Category: World
Vodafone Executives Make AI-Heavy Predictions for 2026
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Vodafone executives stationed across the world have released their yearly technology and connectivity outlook for 2026 with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity. “As we look ahead to 2026, two technologies…
Jiangxi Province’s Hidden Beauty
By: Dwight Links Five Namibian media and think tank representatives (including the author of this article) were part of an excursion to the Chinese province of Jiangxi. The aim was to observe how rural development has improved…
COP30 Targets Increased Climate Resilience, Adaptation Funding for Developing Countries
By: Mathias Hangala Data from a recent World Economic Forum (WEF) report indicates that the recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil resulted in agreements to triple adaptation financing for developing countries. The new target aims to raise…
President Reaffirms Namibia’s Climate Goals at COP30 Pre-engagements
By: Dwight Links The 30th UN Conference of the Parties (COP30) kicks off this week from 10 to 21 November in the Brazilian city of Belém. This year’s 11-day gathering in Brazil’s northern state of Pará, against the backdrop…
Monetary Policy Effectiveness Tested in Brazil
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week has revealed some market anomaly in the Brazilian economy, where credit growth was strong despite a high repo rate, prompting questions on the effectiveness of…
US Executive Orders Have Become a Monthly Tradition
By: Dwight Links September followed other months in a raft of announcements from the United States head of state, Donald J. Trump, transmitted to the known world for all. More executive orders were signed to kick the…
Shanghai Summit Seeks to Challenge Global Order
By: David Shoombe In addressing heads of state at the 25th heads of state council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the President of China, Xi Jinping, stated that reforms in global governance to tackle common challenges of all…
Lower Birthrates Challenge World Population Workforce
By: Dwight Links One in four people in the world live in a country that has seen its population already peak, painting a bleak picture for the future workforce. The latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on…
Tenth Global Cultural Summit Emphasises Society & Cultural Resilience
By: Dwight Links At its close, the tenth summit of global arts and culture emphasised that a new path for longevity and preservation has to be sought for arts and culture to survive the ever-changing landscape found today. Working under…
Economic Diplomacy Must Address Domestic Issues
By: David Shoombe Political and public policy analysts are recommending Namibian diplomats that represent the country in economic diplomacy negotiations to use the platform to solve domestic issues by attracting relevant investments. This call comes as China is showcasing its…